Community Table Coordinator PT - job 2 of 4

As a Community Table Coordinator PT at Lowes Foods, your primary responsibilities include hosting engaging events in-store 4-5 times a week, assisting with large catering sales, supporting vendor sampling events, and collaborating with the Community Marketing Manager to enhance our local marketing efforts. You'll be involved in both creating community-driven activities and reaching out to the local community to promote brand initiatives.

To qualify for the Community Table Coordinator PT position at Lowes Foods, you should have a passion for food, strong storytelling abilities, and ideally experience in retail, particularly with the Lowes Foods brand. Familiarity with our store departments, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle multitasking are crucial for success in this role.

In your role as a Community Table Coordinator at Lowes Foods, you'll be responsible for organizing a variety of events such as community-driven in-store gatherings, special Birthday Parties, Thirsty Thursday events, and vendor-sponsored sampling activities. Your efforts will help foster a sense of community and enhance customer engagement within the store.

While specific experience is not mandatory, having retail experience—especially with the Lowes Foods brand—will certainly give you an edge when applying for the Community Table Coordinator PT position. Your love for food and ability to engage customers are paramount in this role, making any relevant experience in food service or events a big plus!

The work environment for a Community Table Coordinator PT at Lowes Foods is dynamic and engaging. You’ll be interacting with customers and vendors, often standing for extended periods, while managing various events and activities. The role requires strong organizational skills and a passion for creating memorable experiences in a lively and community-focused setting.

When answering this question, share a specific example that highlights your planning and execution skills. Discuss the event's objectives, how you tackled any challenges, and the outcome. Be sure to include how the event positively impacted the community or customer engagement.

It's important to show your problem-solving and communication skills here. Highlight your approach to remain calm and listen to their concerns, demonstrating empathy and professionalism. Discuss a specific tactic you would use to resolve the issue while keeping the event atmosphere positive.

Discuss your knowledge of various marketing channels such as social media and community engagement tactics. Illustrate your plan to collaborate with the Community Marketing Manager at Lowes Foods, emphasizing how you would leverage local social posts to attract attendance.

Share your method for organizing tasks based on urgency and importance. Discuss using tools or systems for managing your time effectively, like to-do lists or scheduling, and illustrate how this approach has helped you in previous roles.

Here, you can express your genuine connection to food, how it brings people together, and why community efforts matter to you. Share personal stories or experiences that sparked your desire to engage with others through food.

When planning an event, consider the audience's preferences, the objectives of the event, logistics like space and resources, and promotional strategies. Share your approach to ensuring every detail contributes to a successful community experience.

Emphasize the importance of communication in building vendor relationships. Share how you would maintain regular contact, seek feedback, and cultivate partnerships that benefit both the store and vendors.

Provide an example of a project where teamwork played a crucial role. Highlight your contributions, how you collaborated with others, and how mutual respect and communication led to a successful outcome.

Illustrate your flexibility and problem-solving skills. Share how you would assess the situation, seek quick solutions, and ensure customers still have a positive experience despite the challenges.

Your answer should reflect your alignment with the company's values and your enthusiasm for creating community connections through food. Discuss how this position allows you to fulfill your passion while contributing positively to the Lowes Foods brand.